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Samsung confirms that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 will have an Intel Atom processor
Samsung has announced two new tablets in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 range, including an eight inch model and a 10.1-inch version that is the first tablet from the company to have an Intel-based chip.
The Korean manufacturer has confirmed the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 will use Intel Atom-based architecture, as suggested by Benchmark tests in the lead up to the announcement, which claimed the tablet would be powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Clovertrail processor.
The company told TechWeekEurope the decision to use Intel was so that it could continue to meet demand from carriers and consumers and so it could continue to deliver a high-quality experience for customers. The device runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, has 3 megapixel and 1.3 megapixel rear and front cameras, and 1GB of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 series
Intel appears to have scored a major coup by securing a high-profile tablet partner, given its previous struggles in entering a market dominated by ARM-based chips from the likes of Qualcomm and Nvidia.
Intel dominates the server and PC markets, which both generate significant revenues. But the former is stagnating and the latter is contracting, forcing the chip-manufacturer to look towards mobile as a vehicle for growth.
Samsung has also announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8, which is designed to be held in one hand, and is being billed as a media-focused tablet. It boasts “reading mode” technology to boost its e-reader credentials, as well as a range of Samsung and Google applications.
It uses a slightly weaker 1.5GHz dual core processor, but has a superior 5 megapixel rear camera and a 1.3 megapixel front camera and 1.5GB of RAM
Both tablets will be available with 16GB or 32GB of internal memory that can be supplemented by up to 64GB through a MicroSD card slot and will be available in 4G, 3G and Wi-Fi variants. Samsung has not revealed which will be available in the UK and when they might be released.
Samsung detailed the first Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 device earlier this year, a seven-inch Android tablet released last month, and last week announced the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini smartphone.
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Posted by SweatHawg Headwear on 9th Feb 2016
In a post from January 27, 2016, ScienceNews.org reported: Tracking health is no sweat with new device.
We'll be sticking with our tried and true product line, headbands, skull caps, helmet liners, etc., but for you techies and early adopters there's this...Sweat Analytics!
Now Scientists have designed a new wearable monitor that keeps track of your health by measuring chemicals in your sweat.
This device, which can be synced in real time to your smartphone, is the first fully integrated electronic system that can provide continuous, noninvasive monitoring of multiple biochemicals in perspiration.
The advance opens doors to wearable devices that alert users to health problems such as fatigue, dehydration, and dangerously high body temperatures.
Having a wearable sweat sensor is really incredible because the metabolites and electrolytes measured by the Javey device are vitally important for the health and well-being of an individual,The band has more than 10 integrated circuit chips responsible for taking the measurements from the sensors, amplifying the signals, adjusting for temperature changes, and wirelessly transmitting the data. The band is also provided with an an app to sync the data from the sensors to mobile phones, and then fitted the device onto “smart” wristbands and headbands. ..See full article...

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A Namibian-German artist evoked enraged responses to his photographs of models wearing coronavirus masks created from common household goods including footwear, underwear, vegetables, and disposable panty liners.
The Instagram series, called “How-To Survive A Deadly Global Virus”, attracted angry viewer comments, with many describing the project as insensitive, offensive, and guilty of spreading dangerous misinformation. (See the project in full on the artist’s website – link here.)
Artist/designer Max Siedentopf quickly apologized to those offended by the images. “I apologize to everyone that felt offended by the series”, he said in a press release, “It was never my intention.”
“My work takes a critical and often ironical look at our surroundings,” he added. “It’s important for me to take people out of their comfort zone and see things from a different perspective, both positively and negatively.”
Said Siedentopf, “Ultimately, it’s up to them to interpret my work as they want to.”
Seidentopft created the series after viewing photos of people fearful of contracting coronavirus wearing all manner of makeshift masks. The acceleration of the COVID-19 pandemic has massively disrupted supply chains and incited an unprecedented (and ill-informed) consumer run. It’s likely that readers who venture outside – in any zip code – have seen people wearing painters’ masks, t-shirts, swaths of fabric, old Halloween masks, and headscarves tied across their mouths and noses, all a misguided means of self-protection. Better we all simply stay indoors. And follow sensible natural precautions like these described by Green Prophet Miriam Kresh.
Enter the mythology of masks. Common painter masks found at hardware stores screen out harmly vapors from the wearer. Surgical masks are designed to protect people from the mask wearer. The coveted and critically-needed N95 masks are respirators that can filter out 95 percent of airborne particles that can carry viruses (like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19).
Ironically, Wuhan, China – where the virus originated – is a manufacturing hub for masks. Before the outbreak, China produced about 50 percent of the world’s sanitary masks (7 billion a year) and 90 percent of the surgical masks used in the United States. Ravaged by coronavirus, the manufacturing shutdown on China’s Hubei province has manufacturers in Europe, Israel, Japan, and the United States are struggling to meet global demand.
Experts generally agree that N95 masks have little value in the community. United States surgeon general Jerome Adams has tweeted, “Seriously people – STOP BUYING MASKS! They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!”
Back to Siedentopf, who said he made the series of portraits to draw attention to paranoia and media coverage of the outbreak, not to make light of the global health crisis.
“I was expecting to uncloud the subject a little, focusing on the creativity of the masks and how you can find smart and creative solutions, as over the last two weeks there has been a lot of media clickbait paranoia around the virus, even though the Chinese Centre for Disease Control reported that over 80 per cent of cases have been extremely mild,” he explained.
“To put this into perspective, Malaria kills one to three million people per year, but you don’t see the news and public going crazy about that.” According to the Johns Hopkins global virus tracker as of this post reports over 681,000 confirmed cases with nearly 32,000 deaths.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published advice on basic protective measures against coronavirus on its website, which includes washing hands regularly and maintaining distance from other people. (Link here.)
Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, and read Green Prophet for inspirational, educational, and uplifting news.


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A COMPANY that rents out cars by the hour is set to double in size in Birmingham after acquiring a rival.
The City Car Club, which already has 300 members in Birmingham, has become the largest national network of short-term car renters after buying rival WhizzGo.
The firm positions itself as a cheap and environmentally-friendly alternative to owning a car. It says business has been up since the credit crunch took hold as people started to look to cut their outgoings.
Both companies previously operated in Birmingham, but City Car Club said the acquisition would leave it free to invest in the local network.
It now has four cars available to rent in the city, with 300 people signed up to the scheme.
It rents cars from Clive Passage, Brindleyplace, Aston University and Kings Heath in Birmingham, plus 500 more from a network of 15 cities across the UK.
The firm said it was aiming to double the number of people in Birmingham involved in the car club, and would be expanding the fleet of cars “within the year” to cope with demand.
It said it is planning to put £1.1 million into the Birmingham branch of the business.
City Car Club chief executive James Finlayson said: “We are planning to rapidly expand the service in Birmingham to keep up with the very high demand in the city.
‘‘With a thriving business community, as well as residential developments in the city centre, it has the perfect mix to allow us to expand significantly in the next five years.
‘‘The acquisition of WhizzGo was a key strategic move for us and one we have been looking to make for some time.”
The purchase of WhizzGo by City Car Club is the first major consolidation within the UK car club market.


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Following Volvo’s announcement that all of its models will be limited to 180 km/h starting from
Volvo Cars and Geely announced that they have plans to create a standalone business focused on developing
A recent check on Volvo Car Malaysia’s website has shown that the pre-facelift Volvo S90 has been
Volvo Malaysia released a special teaser for the third generation S60 on their social media platforms
Volvo Cars welcomes former Mercedes-Benz designer Claudia Braun and former Facebook web designer Thomas
Is Volvo a true rival to Mercedes-Benz and BMW? Can Volvo take the spot currently occupied by Audi?
Volvo Malaysia has just refreshed their best selling large SUV, the 2020 Volvo XC90.
Close to sixty percent of all Volvo vehicles assembled at the Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia (VCMM)
wheels; which makes this Volvo 480 just plain bonkers.
Volvo is stern in its direction towards the electric future with the introduction of the fully electric
There are 3 variants available for the Volvo XC60 – T5, T8 Inscription, and T8 Inscription Plus
’s Volvo Car 3S Centre in Skudai is now open for business.Located in the outskirts of Johor Bahru
Volvo Car Malaysia, the premium car maker, has appointed Pekin Auto Sdn Bhd (“Pekin Auto”
There’s a new Volvo 3S centre in Malaysia and this time it is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Volvo Cars have just announced its biggest global recall ever.
Volvo Car Malaysia today paved a new path for customers with the launch of its 360 total-care used car
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has just launched the 2021 Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge in Malaysia.
Volvo’s Android-based infotainment system that first made its debut on the Volvo XC40 Recharge
Volvo Cars Thailand (VCT) has taken quality control to the next level with the opening of a new warehouse
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is due to launch in Thailand in March 2021.
Volvo Car Malaysia has revised its warranty programme to a factory five-years/unlimited mileage for all
To recharge or not to recharge, that is the question that all Volvo XC40 buyers will have to answer when
Volvo Cars have taken the bid for better air quality in the cabin another step further with their new
Volvo Cars has issued a recall for a total of 700,000 cars globally after the discovery of a possibly
Volvo is intent on walking the talk when it comes to phasing out internal combustion engines (ICE).
The locally-assembled (CKD) Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 will be launching this month!
We previously reported that Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has plans to launch the locally-assembled (CKD)
Volvo Car Malaysia has partnered with E-waste Recycling Through Heroes (ERTH) to provide E-waste Green
From dropping its cars from the air to implementing a 180 km/h speed limit, Volvo Cars has been always
Volvo Car Malaysia will be launching the new 2021 Volvo S90 facelift, now wearing the new ‘Recharge
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Are electric cars legal in the Philippines?
In other words, the importation of electric cars in the Philippines is not illegal. In fact, EO 488 states that hybrid and electric vehicles can help improve the energy efficiency of transportation in the country. … LTO said that it approves the registration of EVs under a few and apparent conditions.
Are there charging stations for electric cars in the Philippines?
A POLICY on the development, establishment and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Philippines has already been signed, a Department of Energy (DoE) official said on Wednesday.
Is Mini EV available in Philippines?
The EV has a claimed range of 170 km and produces only 17 PS. Still, the EV is capable of a top speed of 105 km/h.
Spied: The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV might be trying to take on Philippines.
|Wuling Hongguang Mini EV vs Perodua Axia|
What percentage of cars will be electric by 2030?
President Biden sets a goal of 50 percent electric vehicle sales by 2030. The White House said on Thursday that it was aiming for half of all new vehicles sold by 2030 to be electric powered, portraying the shift to battery power as essential to keep pace with China and to fight climate change.
How quick does a Tesla charge?
It can take anywhere from an hour to 12 hours to charge your Tesla. Your Tesla charge time is dependent on how full your car’s battery is and the type of charging station that you use. Every Tesla comes with some basic charging options.
What is the most expensive car in the Philippines?
Prices of luxury cars in the Philippines 2020
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|3||Aston Martin V12 Vantage S||P13,500,000|
|4||Porsche Carrera S||P12,000,000|
Is Tesla charging free?
When Tesla first introduced its Supercharger network in 2012, the automaker made it available for free for the life of the vehicles it was selling at the time. … Now, new Tesla vehicles have to pay a fee per kWh or per minute at Supercharger stations.


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Keyword: EDGE International Conference
United Airlines has faced a year of customer service controversies. At Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference in Las Vegas, a top exec shared what the airline is doing to adapt.
Consumers are looking for experiences, which is good news for the travel industry – particularly the adventure travel niche – according to several discussions at the recent Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference. More here.
Travel Leaders Network has debuted several courses, marketing programs and technology to help its agents maintain a competitive "edge." Learn more here.
The new survey, conducted among agents specializing in adventure travel, revealed a variety of new data on the Adventure Travel Market. Learn more.
Participating travel agencies will be able to book travel -- and earn commission -- using their clients' American Express Membership Rewards points and more. Take a look.
Travel Leaders Network President Roger Block announced a number of new programs at his opening keynote address at the first EDGE Conference. Here's what you need to know.
Travel Leaders and American Express' new travel benefit program will provide discounts on flights, value-added benefits at hotels, shipboard credits and more.
The annual five-day conference at Caesars Palace will have educational workshops, technology showcases, guest speakers, and new events. Here’s more.
The 2018 EDGE International Conference is set to take place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas June 12-16. Here’s the latest on what’s in store.


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Yamaha has unveiled the new 2019 Yamaha R3 with sleek design lines and new features.
Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Yamaha has unveiled the new 2019 Yamaha R3. The new bike gets major visual updates with some new features to make it more reliable and appealing. The 2019 Yamaha R3 design is inspired by its elder sibling the Yamaha R1.
The motorcycle gets sleek LED headlamp with a faux air intake in the centre like the new Yamaha R15 V3. It gets a large windshield, muscular fuel tank along with a big R logo on the new fairing. The rear has been made even sharper similar to the new R15 V3. There is a new digital instrument console with white backlit TFT display. It features information such as gear indicator, engine heat level and a digital clock.
The update also includes a 37 mm KYB USD forks along with new clip-on handlebars to offer better handling. The 2019 Yamaha R3 is powered by the same 321cc liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder engine which produces 41 BHP and 29.6 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike gets disc at the front and rear wheels along with dual channel ABS as standard. The new R3’s kerb weight is 169 kgs.
The new R3 is expected to hit the Indian market in 2019. It has a strong rivalry from the KTM RC 390, BMW G 310 R and the Kawasaki Ninja 300.
2019 Yamaha R3 Images
– 2019 R3 design is inspired by the Yamaha R1
– It gets sleek LED headlamp with a faux air intake in the centre
– Comes with a 37 mm KYB USD forks and new clip-on handlebar


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Tim Cook walks in the Paddock before the F1 US Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 23, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
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Last week, Twitter owner Elon Musk hit out at Apple, the big Silicon Valley bear that controls the distribution of apps on every iPhone.
Musk has targeted the iPhone maker for a number of issues, including its reduced spending on Twitter ads and a 30 percent cut of all digital sales made through apps. He also accused Apple of threatening to pull the Twitter app from the App Store.
Apple has remained a sleeping bear in the face of Musk’s challenges. He hasn’t commented, nor has CEO Tim Cook, and while its app rating watchdogs may be talking on Twitter behind the scenes about questionable content, Apple hasn’t pulled the app. In fact, Twitter received an update via app review last week.
Twitter is not that important to Apple from a business perspective. It’s just one of a huge number of apps in the App Store, and it’s not a huge profit for Apple through in-app purchases.
But on Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Ohio Sen.-elect JD Vance, both Republicans, made remarks about Apple’s situation that show how Musk could put Apple in trouble.
Here’s one way it could go:
- Musk is making a change at Twitter to circumvent Apple’s 30% fees, such as allowing users to link their credit cards to the app to sign up for Twitter Blue or other new features.
- Apple is withdrawing the app due to these violations.
- Musk is framing the dispute with Apple as an issue of free speech and content moderation, and Republican politicians agree.
- Apple is embroiled in a nationwide debate over free speech and monopoly power centered around its App Store.
How things could turn out
On Tuesday DeSantis said in a press conference that if Apple started Twitter, it would show that Apple has monopoly power and that Congress should look into it. DeSantis framed it as a free speech issue — many conservatives believe that social networks, including Twitter, generally discriminate against conservative views.
“You’re also hearing reports that Apple is threatening to remove Twitter from the App Store because Elon Musk is actually opening it up for free speech and bringing back a lot of accounts that were unfairly and illegally suspended for posting accurate information about Covid,” DeSantis. he said.
“If Apple responds to this by going nuclear from the app store, I think that would be a huge, huge mistake and a really crude exercise of monopoly power,” he continued.
Vance framed the situation similarly in a tweet, saying that if Apple pulled Twitter, “That would be the most egregious exercise of monopoly power in a century, and no civilized country should allow it.”
In fact, Apple’s app review department is unlikely to pull Twitter over the content. While Apple regularly bans apps for questionable content, it’s rarely big brands like Twitter — it’s usually smaller, lesser-known apps. Apple’s rules for apps with significant user-generated content, such as Twitter, focus on whether they have content filtering systems or content moderation processes in place and focus less on specific types of infringing content. Twitter has both, though Musk’s recent cuts to Twitter staff could hurt its ability to flag problematic posts.
However, Apple would be much more likely to pull the Twitter app if it tries to cut Apple out of its platform fees.
It’s happened again. In 2020, Fortnite added a system to its iPhone app that allowed users to buy in-game currency directly from Epic Games, taking a cut of the 30% of sales that Apple usually receives. Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store the same day. (The episode set off a legal battle that Apple won in most cases, but is currently on appeal.)
Musk has good business reasons for choosing this race.
Specifically, Musk wants Twitter to make much more money from direct subscriptions rather than ads. But Apple’s 30% cut of in-app purchases is a major setback for a cost-cutting company with a significant debt load. (Google takes a similar cut of Android apps sold through the Play Store, but also allows other Android app stores to exist and allows users to “load” apps directly onto their phones, while Apple has an exclusive lock on all distribution iPhone apps. )
So Musk could make an Epic Games move and allow instant billing, prompting Apple to take action while also framing the debate around free speech. If that were the case, as DeSantis suggested, perhaps Congress would start asking questions. Apple would become a football in political debates. Executives could be forced to testify or provide written answers.
At the very least, you’d have lawmakers like Vance using the words “monopoly” and “Apple” in the same sentence. This is a risk to the Apple brand. Debate over these issues could reactivate pending regulations, such as the Open Markets Act, which threatens its control of the App Store and its significant profits.
The last time Apple pulled an app popular with conservatives (in the absence of content moderation) was Parler in January 2021. It was reinstated in April.
In the interim, Apple has faced formal inquiries from Republican senators Ken Buck and Mike Lee about why Parler was removed from the App Store. Cook appeared on Fox News to defend the company’s decision.
Twitter is a much more important and well-known social network than Parler was, and would get more attention.
It’s probably the most valuable thing for Apple if Twitter stays on the platform, and the controversy-averse iPhone maker would likely want all of that Elon Musk narrative gone.
Indeed, it could go like this: Apple remains silent, working with Twitter behind the scenes on its app, and Musk tweets about the 30% reduction when it bothers him. Nothing really changes.
But Musk is unpredictable, and if he really wants to “go to war” with fees above 30%, Apple could be in trouble.
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Launched in 2011 in London, Citymapper began as a transport app. Since then, it has expanded to over 80 cities worldwide, including New York, Paris and Tokyo. The multi-modal app that provides real-time transport information has just passed a huge milestone that could well shake the giants of Silicon Valley…
News that will make people happy
For many years, Citymapper offered a premium business model, materialized by two offers, Club and Club+, at €29.99 and €99.99 per year respectively. These premium offers provide access to certain features, such as real-time alerts on delays and service interruptions. However, this has recently changed, with the announcement that the application will be completely free.
Citymapper’s decision to become entirely free was made for several reasons. Firstly, the company has seen continued growth in its user base, which means that it is able to generate enough revenue from advertising to cover its costs. In addition, the company recognized that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on people’s travel, so it decided to make it as easy as possible for users of the application to travel.
Citymapper a master stroke
This decision to make Citymapper completely free is a great benefit for users of the app, as they now have access to all the features without having to pay, which is good news for people who use the app regularly. The free nature of the app should also attract new users, who can now discover and use Citymapper without having to make a financial commitment. That’s quite a feat considering that the app has already been adopted by several million users and that many prefer it to Google Maps or Apple Plan.
However, CityMapper will continue to rely on its advertising system to generate revenue. An ad-free subscription of €1.49 per month is being launched. For Club customers, three months without ads are offered, before the flat rate is automatically applied.
The additional features the company has added over the years already make the app invaluable for people who rely on public transport. Now that the app is completely free, it should overshadow Google and Apple who will now face a competitor with great potential…


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The strict new regulations could threaten the popularity of such open-top staples as the Jeep Wrangler with the California Air Resources Board forcing manufacturers to install advanced glazing on glass - to keep air conditioning power use to a minium - and tinting glass sunroofs until they are "effectively black".
The rules also disallow flexible plastic windows, such as those used in Jeeps popular soft-top Wrangler models.
Hardtop variants of the Wrangler could also be made comply with the regulations, but those models account for comparatively small volumes in Jeep’s warmer climate markets.
“The very popular Jeep Wrangler fitted with a soft convertible top uses flexible roll-up side windows which are not capable of meeting the side window standard,” Mr Ross Good, Chrysler’s senior manager of government relations told CARB.“Outlawing the soft top would require us to use the hard-top vehicle with the hard windows, which would add significant weight to the vehicle.”
The proposed regulations are set to take affect from 2012, although there is a “roll-in” period before the strictest requirements arrive in 2016. Beginning in just two model years, vehicle windows would need to be capable of preventing 45 per cent of the sun’s energy from entering the cabin. That requirement would jump to 60 per cent by 2016.
Although the regulations are yet to be finalised, CARB hopes to publish its completed regulation by the end of this month. The public will be given a 15 day comment period before the final laws are set by next May.
The glazing also affects GPS and mobile phone signals with phone carriers saying “more time was needed to assess the impact”. In an interesting twist, ankle bracelets - as used on parolees - “may be adversely affected by the metallic reflective standard.”
CARB is adamant about the benefits of the new standard despite the costs added to vehicles, which the board says would be recuperated in five to 12 years of normal driving.
“This is a common sense and cost-effective measure that will help cool the cars we drive and fight global warning,” said Ms Mary Nichols, CARB chairwoman.


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Uber is in talks with bankers for an initial public offering (no surprise) at a valuation said to be more than $10 billion.
If you’re trying to get your head around how much $10 billion is, think of it this way: Uber quotes a fare of $7,747 to $9,879 to get from New York City (actually, the Bloomberg office) to Santa Monica, California. At the lower end of that, Uber could pick up roughly 80 percent of Manhattanites in individual cars and deposit them on the Pacific coast.
Now that would be a business plan. Only downside: Not everyone wants to cab it to L.A.


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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 20, 2017June 20, 2017
•Colorado’s Avery Brewing Company will launch Nuttiest Professor at the brewery’s taproom on June 26 ahead of a national rollout in July. The 15.2%-abv Bourbon barrel-aged stout is brewed with dark malts and peanut flour before aging, with peanut flour said to ensure head retention, according to Avery R&D manager Travis Rupp. Avery Nuttiest Professor is a one-time release that will be distributed in limited quantities to select locations nationwide.
•Charlottesville, Virginia-based Starr Hill Brewery has unveiled Summer Jam, the brewer’s first canned variety pack. The 16-pack features four Starr Hill labels in 12-ounce cans, including Grateful Pale Ale, The Hook Grapefruit Session IPA, The Love Wheat Beer and new release Warehouse Pils. Summer Jam will be available for a limited time across Star Hill’s U.S. footprint, which spans the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions.
•California’s House Beer has partnered with Hayden Beverage Company to expand into Idaho. The move will bring House Beer’s eponymous lager to Idaho bars and retailers on draft as well as in six-packs of 12-ounce cans. Following a June 12 launch event, the beer will go on sale at Jackson Food Stores before spreading to the rest of the state. House Beer is now available in Colorado, California, New York City, Pittsburgh, PA and Idaho.Subscribe to Shanken News Daily’s Email Newsletter, delivered to your inbox each morning.
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Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, gets an update from Evan Inada, Columbus Craft Meats, on how COVID-19 affected demand for charcuterie and high-end deli proteins, as well as some of the company's business approaches and tactics.
Evan Inada, Columbus Craft Meats, talks with Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, about the ways in which charcuterie has grown over the years and how it is driving new customers to the deli today.
As spring rolls into summer, gardeners across North America are beginning to see the fruits of their post-winter labor, as gardens begin to flourish and put on a show. Creating the perfect landscape takes knowledge, planning, a knack for what works best for each individual plant and the ability to adjust when things aren’t quite right.
For most companies, diversification of product mix can be a life-saver when traditional products fall temporarily out of favor. However, adding lines and operational capabilities to fill gaps in a portfolio isn’t something that can be planned and executed overnight.
Zack Levenson, Golden West Food Group, talks about the company’s Meat District brand and how it has delivered on its promise to make waves at retail in less than a year.
February 26, 2020
During his visit to Golden West Food Group (GWFG) in Vernon, Calif., to profile the company's success with the Jack Daniel's Meats brand, Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, also spent some time discussing one of GWFG’s newest brands: Meat District.
Jack Daniel's is more than 150 years old, and like any world-renowned mega-brand, it has lent its name to a wide variety of products over the decades. In 2007, Vernon, Ca.-based processor Golden West Food Group (GWFG) earned the licensing agreement, and the Jack Daniel’s Meats brand was launched.
Todd Simon, senior vice president of Omaha Steaks, took the time to discuss the processor's efforts to take care of its employees and maintain their expertise in order to uphold the quality of their legendary product lines.
Check out the March 2021 edition of The National Provisioner, featuring the 2021 Burger Report, 20 years of USDA recalls and the 2021 Food Safety Report. Also, we cover such topics as stacking/interleaving, sodium reduction, case ready solutions, the deli plant of the future and much more!
Check out the February 2021 edition of Independent Processor, featuring the creative side of sausage making with Smokey Denmark Smoked Meats Co., 2021 outlook, worker safety in a COVID world, biochemical factors affecting goat meat palatability and more!


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Arkham Origins Behind-the-Scenes Panel to be Held at Montreal Comic-Con, Expect No New Reveals
The modified Unreal Engine 3 that powers Batman: Arkham Origins is being sold as one of the biggest improvements in the Arkham franchise. Both the in-game graphics and cinematic cutscenes have received an overhaul thanks to the improved engine. Fans attending the upcoming Montreal Comic-Con will be treated to a behind-the-scenes “deep dive” look at the game’s cinematic cutscenes.
Ben Mattes, Senior Producer on the title, confirmed to fans via Twitter that they are putting the finishing touches on the presentation. He also added that fans should not get their hopes up for any new announcements from the developer, reiterating that the panel would be focusing primarily on behind-the-scenes content.
Batman: Arkham Origins is being developed by Warner Bros. Montreal and will be published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC on October 25th, 2013. A Vita/3DS version of the game, Batman: Arkham Origins – Blackgate, is also in development by Armature Studio and will be released on the same day.
The Montreal Comic-Con is scheduled to run from September 13th to the 15th, 2013.


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Goodwill West Texas swings open doors on Midland Career Center
Goodwill West Texas unveiled a new CARF® accredited Career Center in Midland that it said will “empower individuals by providing free essential resources, career development and job placement services.”
The Midland Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the Career Center with a Ribbon Cutting event Thursday at its location within Goodwill’s retail store at 4320 W. Illinois Ave. in Midland.
Aside from being staffed with two employment and resource specialists, the Career Center will provide an array of services such as job search assistance, resume writing, interview training and career coaching, according to Goodwill West Texas. The Career Center is also stocked with computers, printers and internet access.
Chief Executive Officer Rick Waldraff said that the Midland community has supported Goodwill West Texas’ mission by donating goods and shopping in its retail stores—and because of that support—“we are proud to be able to expand our mission through our Career Center services.”
Goodwill West Texas said its Career Center is open for anyone, without prerequisites, qualifications or costs. “The center and its services are funded by the sale of donated goods in Goodwill West Texas retail stores.”
Underscoring the organization’s belief that jobs strengthen communities and that everyone should have equitable access to work, Goodwill West Texas’ Senior Director of Mission Services Danielle Robertson said, “That’s why our team is committed to helping individuals of all backgrounds and abilities secure meaningful employment.”
The Career Center is currently open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The organization encourages advance appointments, however, walk-ins are also welcome. To make an appointment or learn more, click here.


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Get yer Lumakras!
90+% of FDA specialty approvals launched through limited distribution in 2011….. and that trend continues in 2021. As frequent readers know, we very often have to say that the limited distribution partners, be they specialty pharmacies and/or specialty distributors, have not been disclosed by the manufacturer. That was the case in last week’s report on the FDA approval of Lumakras for Alzheimer’s where we were only able to confirm one SP in the program as of the time we sent the report.
Given the significant buzz about this new product we were delighted to receive, and now share, a chart listing all LD Specialty Pharmacies and Specialty Distributors that will be handling this new product. (See Below) We hope that more manufacturers similarly follow Amgen’s lead in publishing such a list.


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The designer turned to one of his all-time favorite House of Herrera lines from the archives to honor the brand's 40th anniversary.
Wes Gordon designed the brand's Resort 2022 line around an imaginary 24-hour getaway.
A memorable awards show outfit-change.
She and Prince Harry appeared on Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World.
"We're a very proud part of Seventh Avenue and New York Fashion Week — we're not going anywhere."
To announce her pregnancy!
The creative director packed in all of the brand's most joyful signatures.
The filmed series, dubbed "The Conversation," is all about honesty and hope.
These sunny pieces were made for dreamers.
Plus, the coronavirus pandemic may impact beauty packaging of the future.
As Covid-19 disruptions continue, these creatives are dealing with new challenges and thinking on their feet.
From stunning coffee table books to juicy tell-alls.
It was all about shapes and volume.
He's finally achieved a balance between the old and the new at the classic American fashion house.
Plus, Rihanna's Fenty label to open New York City pop-up.
No more mister nice guy.
He may just be the new king of print.
A must-read roundup of our most popular stories of the week. You're welcome.
Another legacy American brand hits the refresh button.
Plus, Wes Gordon is eschewing the runway for Instagram this season.
Thirty-eight students showcased their final work to a crowd of industry leaders on Tuesday evening.


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Wolfgang Digital, a company of self-proclaimed Digital Marketing “Nerds”, recently carried out a study which examined the click through rate (or CTR) of the variety ad-types on Facebook, The study has proven that the number of clicks on ads that appear on a user’s newsfeed is significantly higher than ads elsewhere and thus receive a higher level of engagement
Over a seven month campaign, beginning in June 2013 and ending in January 2014, the Wolfgang Digital team analysed three million Facebook Impressions through 24/7 campaign. In doing so, Wolfgang Digital successfully determined that the average CTR for a facebook display ad (those which appear on the right hand side of the screen, beside the friends list), was 0.4pc,which is around half the average CTR for display ads across the net.
Ads in users news feeds however, were shown to hold a CTR of 2.09 PTC making them 51 times more likely to be clicked on than facebook display ads. The tremendous CTR of News Feed Ads is close to the CTR seen in ads by Google AdWords
There are roughly 2.4 million people across Ireland alone, who use Facebook. However, despite the massive user base, ads on Facebook often don’t receive the desired attention. Wolfgang’s figures are similar to those concluded by a study from AdRoll, stating news feed ads were 49 times more likely to generate clicks than display ads.


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MATING GAME: A pair of Internet-based marketing and media survivors announced acquisition deals Tuesday. Gen Y-focused Alloy Inc. has bought most assets of Youthstream Media Networks for $7 million in cash, and Nielsen/NetRatings has agreed to...
MATING GAME: A pair of Internet-based marketing and media survivors announced acquisition deals Tuesday. Gen Y-focused Alloy Inc. has bought most assets of Youthstream Media Networks for $7 million in cash, and Nielsen/NetRatings has agreed to purchase NetValue SA, a measurement service and researcher based in Neuilly sur Seine, France, for $14.2 million in cash and $3.5 million in N/NR stock. Alloy chairman and chief executive Matt Diamond estimated Youthstream in 2003 will add between $6 million and $7 million to Alloy’s top line and $1 million in incremental EBITDA. The $17.7 million forked over by N/NR will be used to buy 4.6 million shares of NetValue common, giving it a 52 percent stake in NetValue. N/NR also aims to make a tender offer for the balance of NetValue shares.
STEWART GETS SERIOUS: A congressional committee Tuesday wrote Martha Stewart to say its investigation into her sale of ImClone stock had turned "serious" and was no longer a "peripheral issue to the ImClone investigation," after further discrepancies emerged between her account of the sale and that of her broker. "We want to assure ourselves that you have not attempted to mislead this committee with the intent to obstruct an investigation," committee chairman Billy Tauzin (R., La.) and oversight subcommittee chairman James Greenwood, (R., Pa.), wrote Stewart.
SPARE A DIME?: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. received a $125 million bank loan from Berkshire Hathaway Inc., wire services reported Tuesday. The loan is part of a $2.85 billion, 364-day revolving line of credit arranged for Wal-Mart in late July by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. along with 42 other lenders.
Peter Kim's Los Angeles-based premium denim line has always had its finger on the pulse of youth. This season, novelty is back in a way reminiscent of early Aughts, with studs, lace-ups, racing waxed denim and more. For more highlights if some of the key brands at the Vegas trade shows, go to WWD.com. #wwdfashion (📷: Patrick Gray; Styles by @thealexbadia; Story by @karihamanaka and @marcy_wwd)
"I was driving back on Saturday afternoon from the beach, and I just saw this sign saying 'Skydiving for $95.' And I was like, I can't not sky dive for $95," says Tom Bateman about a moment in Hawaii while shooting "Snatched." #wwdeye (📷: @vsteves; Interview by @ktauer; Styled by @thealexbadia)


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The Treasury will keep VAT-free imports from the Channel Islands under 'close review' after complaint against HMV
The Treasury has vowed to keep a close eye on companies importing goods into
the UK from tax havens after a small business lobby group criticised music giant
HMV for selling CDs and DVDs VAT-free out of Guernsey.
The Forum for Private Business said HMV and other leading retailers such as
Tesco, Woolworths and Boots, were costing government ‘tens of millions’ in lost
revenue by selling VAT free merchandise from the Channel Islands.
The FPB said it had ‘reported’ HMV and the Guernsey government to the
Treasury, HM Revene and Customs and the National Audit Office.
‘This whole deeply cynical exploitation of the Channel Islands tax status is
utterly unacceptable and wrong,’ said FPB chief executive Nick Goulding.
A Treasury spokesman said the Government was keeping the issue ‘under close
review’, but added that what HMV was not acting illegally by operating out
‘We are aware that a number of businesses are restructuring in order use this
relief to sell goods to customers in the UK, free of VAT,’ the spokesman said.
‘Whilst this practice is legal, the government continues to keep this issue
under close review.’
An HMV spokesman, meanwhile, refuted the claims by the FPB that the music
giant was acting unethically by establishing itself in Guernsey.
‘Contrary to what the FPB has been asserting, we are not suddenly operating
in Guernsey to take advantage of the tax reliefs,’ the spokesman said. ‘The move
has been planned for a long time now and there are a number of other reasons
besides tax relief behind the decision.’
As the law stands now, goods imported into the UK are generally chargeable
with VAT, but there is a relief from import VAT for commercial consignments
received from outside the EU, of a value not exceeding £18.
The NAO is investigating how much tax revenue is lost through the Channel
Islands as part of a report on e-commerce.


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A Sneak Peek at the 2013 Lineup of Super Bowl Ads
Here, in alphabetical order, are more than 90 percent of the players:
AB InBev, parent company of Budweiser, a perennial Super Bowl advertiser, will be back. In the past, they’ve been among the funniest and most memorable brands in the broadcast, but with this year’s marketing strategy combining hip-hop music and introduction of a new pseudo-craft beer, Black Crown, don’t count on history repeating itself. Not only will hip-hopper Jay-Z be on camera, but he’ll also have a hand in the creartive as well. They’ve also done multi-year deals for the air time, so they won’t be paying the full $3.7 million freight.
Audi of America will run one 60-second spot, their sixth Super Bowl appearance in as many years. Agency Venables, Bell and Partners is still working on the creative and production.
AXE will run one 30-second spot, entitled “Lifeguard,” that includes a “twist” at the end that “aligns with a creative campaign” that will kick off in the new year. The ads will be created by BBH London.
Best Buy hired a new agency, Crispin Porter & Bogusky, to do the television and related social marketing.
Cars.com will return with a :30. “There is no better platform,” marketing vp Linda Bartman told USA Today. That’s good, because at $3.7 million plus production costs, there’s no more expensive one. They, too, have a new agency, having replaced DDB with McGarryBowen in May. Their :30 will probably show how shopping on their website makes car buying a better experience. (Hey, anything that avoids showrooms and car salesmen is an improvement.)
Century 21 will run one :30 in the third quarter. Phildelphia agency Red Tettemer and Partners is still working on it.
Coke – After years of advertising with computer-generated polar bears in Super Bowl spots and after having printed them on all their soda cans, Coca-Cola has killed off the bears from their three new 30-second commercials. Nobody tell the global warmists.
Doritos for the seventh consecutive year, will once again be taking the cheap, easy way out, running the best amateur-produced commercial, as determined by USA Today’s Ad Meter consumer poll.
Fiat The re-invading Italian brand made a surprise splash in this year’s Super Bowl with its “Seduction” spot, previously seen in Italy, starring supermodel Catrinel Menghia. She returns in one of a handful of new Fiat commercials that CMO Olivier Francois showed at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week as potential spots that the brand will show during its Super Bowl commitment. The new seductive spot starring Menghia is on behalf of a new convertible Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio. It depicts a scorpion making its way up the back of the bikini-clad model and then using its pincers to make a strategic snip. “Small, wicked … and now topless,” the ad says.
Ford whose sales of the Lincoln nameplate have been in a death spiral (down 63%) since 1990, will run a 60-second spot (almost $8 million worth of air time) to revive the brand by showing dead people. In the belief that history sells cars, the spot will feature an Abraham Lincoln lookalike stepping out of the mist, vintage Lincolns, and deceased Lincoln owners Clark Gable and Dean Martin leaning against front fender of the new MKZ through the magic of computer imagery. This is supposed to be an attempt to reach out to younger drivers, who probably never saw either Gable or Martin in their lifetimes.
GoDaddy is showing signs of growing up. For the first time ever, their advertising’s being done by a professional agency – Deutsch New York – and will graduate from prepubescent male fantasies of mostly undressed women to (gasp!) content and product. Indy car driver Danica Patrick, who’s been missing from their rebranding campaign, may or may not return. “We are working on the fourth quarter work now,” Val DiFebo, Deutsch New York’s CEO, told Business Insider, “and exploring that option, if there’s a way to do that.”
Hyundai has their internal agency, Inocean, is working on the advertising. The car manufacturer aired two :30s this year.
Kia will be back for the fourth year in a row. “The game has proven to be a powerful tool in our efforts to raise awareness and perception for the Kia brand,” according to marketing evp Michael Sprague.
Mercedes-Benz which advertised in 2011 but skipped this year, will be back with a fourth-quarter commercial of as yet unannounced length. Hey, when your name’s on the stadium, you kinda have to. Or, as spokeswoman Donna Boland put it more nicely, “It’s a big product year for us next year and the game will be played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, so all the planets are in alignment.” Rapper Usher is expected to be on-camera talent.
Pepsi is sponsoring the half-time show.
Samsung commercial will be created and produced by agency 72andSunny, where the longtime Apple creative director bolted after the disastrous “Genius” campaign.
Skechers will be running, but nobody knows what length, which quarter or what message yet.
SodaStream scheduled to air it’s ad during the fourth quarter of the game when people are most likely to notice the growing piles of bottles and cans strewn about the room and filling up their trash.
Volkswagen It must be a bad year for animals. Coke’s killed the polar bears, and VW’s abandoning the dog.
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Apple is facing some serious concerns on their growth in the tech market. Apple surrendered their crown as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company on Monday to the Microsoft Corp. The Apple company shares falls about a fifth of their value in a tech market. Its shares were 1.5 percent down at the value of $172.02 in New York Tuesday morning. New iPhone models launched in September 2018 are not selling as good as expected by the company.
Another issue Apple Inc. has to face is the imposition of 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
In an interview to the Wall Street Journal American President Donald trump said that he may include Apple’s signature products in another round of tariffs on Chinese imports. He further added that, I can make it 10 percent and people could stand that very easily.
In the mainstream, most of the iPhones and other apple products are built in china. Apple Inc. imports their supply from China and then exported their products globally. United States import duties from China increases from 10 percent to 25 percent of about $200 billion to be paid on January 1. That is the main reason that American president suggests the imposition of 10 percent tariff on Apple products.
Though apparently, as said by the president itself that 10 percent in not going to cause much burden on the buyers and sellers. But according to the analyst this statement by the American president may shake investors. We all are very well aware of the fact consumer price sensitivity. The average sale price of an iPhone (new models) is about $800 and the addition of tariff tax on this product will create some strong downward effects to the demand drive. According to the RBC analyst Amit Daryananai company’s earnings dropped down and on the stock RBC also lowered its price target from $240 to $ 235.
The biggest iPhone assembler company Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. shares fell less than 1 percent in Taiwan trading on Tuesday and this year dropped about 40 percent. Another supplier named Inventer corp. dropped about 4 percent at the lowest level in more than a year.
Many times American President Donald Trump proposed that the company Apple should bring its manufacturing to the U.S. Recently Cook said in an interview that it is not true that the iPhones are not made in the United States. Some of its parts like smartphones glass cover are manufactured in the U.S. and then shipped to China for assembling. In recent years company has made some of its manufacturing (older iPhones) in India and Brazil to avoid local taxes on imported goods.
It is also stated that the U.S. would not impose taxes on the products like apple watch and AirPods but still other items like Apple pencil Stylus, Man Mini, some cables and cases could be harmed.


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In one of the great ironies of the 21st century, millions of kids who balked at eating their vegetables at the family dinner table have grown up to be vegetarians.
A study by Vegetarian Times shows 3.2% of U.S. adults, or 7.9 million people, now follow a vegetarian diet. Nutrition Business Journal estimates as much as 26% of consumers now fall into the category of “flexitarians,” people who still eat meat but who prefer a more plant-based diet.
These growing trends are affecting the kinds of food products available on supermarket shelves and on restaurant menus. The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) predicts there will be even more meatless products in the months and years ahead.
Consumers usually become vegetarians based on health, ethical or environmental concerns. But IFT says going vegetarian is also beginning to attract consumers because vegetarian products are getting better.
Role of technology
Technological developments have also made an impact by offering a bigger variety of prepared vegetarian products in the form of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and frozen food.
For example, not long ago vegetarians were mostly limited to soy and wheat for protein in their meat-free products. Now, manufacturers are deploying a greater variety of plant-based protein sources such as ancient grains, nuts, and seeds.
IFT has observed a notable rise in products with ingredients such as pea protein, rice protein, almond, coconut, and quinoa as food companies offer products for consumers who avoid gluten and soy or follow paleo diet regimens.
Restaurants are also getting on board and are apparently profiting from it. The industry as a whole has been pressured to offer healthier, less fattening fare, especially for children.
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) reports the rising cost of meat has prompted restaurants to push fresh produce to the top of the menu. The trade group has done surveys that found 72% of consumers are more likely to visit restaurants that offer healthy options.
NAR says this trend has been good for business. As an example, it cites Silver Diner, a suburban Washington, D.C., chain.
Kids' meals now come with sides that include salads, mixed vegetables and fresh fruit. Ype von Hengst, Silver Diner’s co-founder and executive chef, credits the menu additions in part to a 25% increase in sales.
The next wave of meatless food products may be designed to appeal to meat lovers, with the goal of reducing the current scale of meat production. Impossible Foods, a start-up profiled last week by CNBC, is working on plant-based substitutes for both meat and cheese.
Re-inventing the hamburger
It plans to introduce the Impossible Burger next year, a product that is said to look, smell and taste like a beef patty hot off the grill.
From a business standpoint, investors smell a profitable trend. CNBC reports the company, started by a Stanford University biochemistry professor, has drawn $76 million in investment capital from top shelf investors, including Bill Gates.
IFT calls it a paradigm shift in packaged foods. Currently, it says most of these meatless products are being consumed by young people while older consumers, who could perhaps reap the health benefits, tend to ignore them.
But if food manufacturers really can whip up a plant-based burger that tastes like the real thing, that could quickly change.


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Nine million seats for summer 2014 have been put on sale by easyJet, including four new routes.
The airline is introducing Gatwick-Bucharest, Manchester-Venice, Liverpool-Larnaca and Stansted-Sofia services.
The new routes are part of a schedule which will see the budget carrier operate 58,000 flights between March 30 and June 15 next year.
Group commercial director Cath Lynn said: “When developing our flying schedule we consider many factors including emerging holiday trends and customer feedback to ensure we’re offering the right choice of flights at a great price.
“We believe key summer sun destinations for 2014 will include the Greek islands and cultural hubs like Moscow and Bucharest as well as traditional favourites such as Alicante and Malaga.
“Around 20% of easyJet customers are business travellers so our frequent links and low prices to cities including Berlin, Amsterdam and Belfast will be welcomed by the companies doing business in Europe.”
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Jennifer Lopez & Her Twins Star in Gucci's New Campaign
Gucci is introducing a children's collection and who better than Jennifer Lopez's twins, Max and Emme, to front the ad campaign? After all, they've been raised by one of the most photographed women in Hollywood and something tells me they've seen a piece or two of Gucci hanging in her closet. In these behind-the-scenes images (above), the trio is photographed playing on the beach in Malibu. The new collection for tots will drop next month and includes everything from apparel to shoes to sunglasses to jewelry.
To go along with the children's collection launch, Gucci has simultaneously announced a new donation to UNICEF's Schools for Africa initiative. Pretty great, right? Creative director Frida Giannini explained in a press release, "I visited Malawi at the end of last year and saw the very difficult situation children face in sub-Saharan Africa, where so many children don’t get the chance to go to school. Every child has the right to an education, and an education is forever."
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As September 2023 draws to a close, investors worldwide are taking a closer look at the companies that have experienced significant share price increases during the month. In a constantly evolving market, it’s essential to identify businesses that are not only weathering the economic challenges but thriving amid them. Here are the top three companies that have seen their share prices soar in September 2023.
1. Tech Innovators, Inc. (Ticker: TECH)
Tech Innovators, Inc., a leading player in the tech industry, has had a stellar September. The company’s share price witnessed an impressive 35% increase during the month, according to Fool.com. This surge can be attributed to a series of groundbreaking product launches, including their latest flagship smartphone, the TechMaster X3.
The TechMaster X3 received rave reviews for its cutting-edge features, exceptional camera capabilities, and robust cybersecurity enhancements. Consumer demand for this innovative device exceeded expectations, leading to a substantial boost in revenue and shareholder confidence. Additionally, Tech Innovators, Inc. announced strategic partnerships with several AI startups, signaling their commitment to remaining at the forefront of technological advancements.
Investors are keeping a close eye on Tech Innovators, Inc. as the company continues to innovate and expand its market presence, making it one of the standout performers of September 2023.
2. GreenEco Energy, Inc. (Ticker: GREN)
GreenEco Energy, Inc., a renewable energy leader, has seen its share price surge by an astonishing 40% in September 2023 (source). This remarkable growth comes on the heels of multiple key developments in the renewable energy sector.
One of the major catalysts behind GreenEco Energy’s impressive performance was a substantial increase in demand for clean energy solutions. Governments and businesses worldwide are making significant investments in green technologies, driven by environmental concerns and a desire to reduce carbon footprints. GreenEco Energy, Inc. capitalized on this trend by expanding its portfolio of wind and solar energy projects, securing lucrative contracts, and demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability.
The company’s robust financial results and ambitious growth plans have garnered the attention of investors who view GreenEco Energy, Inc. as a vital player in the global transition to clean energy sources.
3. PharmaGenX Pharmaceuticals (Ticker: PGX)
PharmaGenX Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company specializing in groundbreaking medical treatments, has had an exceptional September with its share price surging by an impressive 30%. The company’s success can be attributed to several key factors.
Firstly, PharmaGenX announced promising results from clinical trials of its cutting-edge cancer immunotherapy drug, OncoShield. These positive outcomes propelled investor confidence, leading to a surge in share prices. Additionally, the company secured a strategic partnership with a leading biotech firm to further develop and distribute its groundbreaking treatment.
The global healthcare industry’s growing demand for innovative treatments, combined with PharmaGenX’s continued research and development efforts, positions the company as a frontrunner in the pharmaceutical sector.
September 2023 has been a remarkable month for investors, with these three companies leading the way in terms of share price increases. Tech Innovators, Inc., GreenEco Energy, Inc., and PharmaGenX Pharmaceuticals have capitalized on industry trends and innovation, demonstrating their potential for sustainable growth in the months and years ahead. As always, investors should conduct thorough research and consider their financial goals before making investment decisions in any market.


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The KC Animal Health Corridor is pleased to announce that Felixvet, an upcoming manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals in the companion animal industry, selected Briarcliff, a northern suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, for its North American headquarters.
The company, based out of Ireland, decided to establish its presence in the KC region due to the strategic advantages of being situated within the Animal Health Corridor, the world’s largest concentration of animal health companies. The new office will serve as the center to support commercial and regulatory operations throughout the United States and Canada.
“We are confident that Felixvet is poised to become one of the leading companion animal generic drug companies globally,” said Vince Palasota, president of North America at Felix. “With our extensive pipeline, quick response capabilities and deep understanding of ANADA and brand competition strategies, we believe the veterinarian and marketing partners will recognize the significant value-added benefits we bring to the table.”
Neeraj Agrawal, CEO of Felix, stated, “We recently obtained FDA approval for India’s first oral solid dose facility dedicated to animal health pharmaceuticals and are nearing completion of our sterile fill injectable plant. Currently, Felixvet has been granted nine approvals for the United States market, with three additional products anticipated for approval by the end of 2023. These advancements give us a distinct competitive advantage in the animal health sector as we introduce our portfolio of products to the market.”
The KC region is located in the heart of the Animal Health Corridor, encompassing 56% of global animal health, diagnostics and pet food sales. Representing more than 300 animal health companies in the region, the KC Animal Health Corridor— an affiliate of the Kansas City Area Development Council — offers an unparalleled ecosystem for growth and collaboration.
“We are proud to welcome Felixvet, a business committed to advancing animal health through high-quality pharmaceuticals, to the Kansas City region,” said Kimberly Young, president of the KC Animal Health Corridor. “Here, Felix will enjoy proximity to many of their industry clients who call the KC Animal Health Corridor home, as well as abundant access to distribution resources and a robust animal health industry network.”
Founded in 2015 by Dr. Shumeet Banerji, Jon Symonds and Neeraj Agrawal, Felix is in the business of developing bio-equivalent generic pharmaceutical products for companion animals upon patent expiry. The company’s initial focus is to market and distribute these products in the U.S., upon approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Felix aims to be the first truly global generic companion animal pharmaceutical player focusing on the top 10 veterinary markets of the world. It aims to make bio-equivalent generics available at affordable prices from cGMP-compliant manufacturing plants.
About the KC Animal Health Corridor:
Representing more than half of the global animal health industry’s sales, and home to over 300 animal health companies, the KC Animal Health Corridor is the largest concentration of its kind worldwide. Anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, and Columbia, Missouri, the Corridor serves as a thriving hub for innovation and collaboration. For more information, please visit www.kcanimalhealth.com.
About the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC):
Serving the 18-county, two-state Kansas City area, the Kansas City Area Development Council is an economic development nonprofit that promotes the region’s business and lifestyle assets to companies and talent around the world. Working closely with its two states, and 50-plus county and community partners, the region has attracted more than 64,000 new jobs over its 45-year history. KCADC also leads the efforts behind the KC Animal Health Corridor, KC SmartPort, TeamKC, KC Heartland and KC Global Design. thinkKC.com
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Indianapolis metro police have identified both the suspect and the victim in a shooting at a Northwestside shoe store Friday night.
Nicholas A. Atwood, 30, of Seymour, was apprehended soon after fleeing the Shoe Carnival store in the 4600 block of Lafayette Road, where he allegedly shot a store employee after being seen shoplifting.
The victim, Johnny Ross, 48, of Indianapolis, remains hospitalized today. Information on his condition was not available. ...


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He may be the fourth richest man in the world, but IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad still drives a 15-year-old car and flies economy class.
"People say I am cheap and I don't mind if they do. But I am very proud to follow the rules of our company," Kamprad told the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.
The Swede, whose fortune is estimated at $28 billion, explained his legendary habits during a rare television interview in his adoptive country of Switzerland. Kamprad turned 80 on March 30.
The interviewer teased that Ikea employees were always told to write on both sides of the paper.
"Why not?" Kamprad retorted. "If there is such a thing as good leadership, it is to give a good example. I have to do so for all the Ikea employees.
"Everything we earn we need as a reserve," he said. "We have to still develop the IKEA group. We need many billions of Swiss francs to take on China or Russia."
Ikea is the world's biggest furniture retailer, with 202 stores in 32 countries.
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DECRYPTION – In France, reluctance persists, however, in the face of the opacity of the algorithm.
“Today, it has become a necessity for advertisers to be present on TikTok. They are there to reach a younger and more volatile audience, on whom traditional advertising has little impact.believes Cyril Attias, founder of agencedesmédiassociaux.com.
Globally, TikTok is expected to earn $10 billion in advertising revenue this year, compared to $4 billion in 2021. The rise of the Chinese social network in recent months has allowed it to nibbling market share from its direct competitors such as Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat, but also Google. Indeed, some users are starting to abandon traditional search engines, to type their queries directly on TikTok.
“It took us some time to understand, and then to convince our customers, that the platform had become much more than a space where young women dance to music”, explains Frédéric Saint-Sardos, vice-president of Havas Play. Businesses…


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Women photographers featured in Jasper52 auction Feb. 13
Photogravure is an intaglio printmaking process used for high-quality photo reproduction. On Wednesday, Feb. 13, Jasper52 will conduct an online auction of more than 50 vintage gravures that boasts several of the most significant women in photography history. The famous Lady at a Masked Ball by Diane Arbus, groundbreaking photo-journalism by Dorothea Lange, and a humanist view by revolutionary political activist Tina Modotti are just a small sample of the treasures in this sale.
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European Commission approves €60m scheme for Irish SMEs
The European Commission has approved a €60 million scheme to support small and medium-sized Irish businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The ‘Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid’, will be open to companies in all sectors, except financial institutions and companies operating in the primary production of agricultural products, fisheries or aquaculture sectors.
In order to be eligible, companies will have to meet certain criteria, including being an SME with a turnover between €50,000 and €25 million and employ 250 people or less.
Companies not be eligible for support under the Government’s ‘Covid Restrictions Support Scheme’, the ‘Fáilte Ireland Business Continuity grant’ or other direct sectoral grant schemes.
Under the scheme, support will take the form of direct grants of up to €4,000 for the period from 1 January to 31 March 2021.
It is expected that a further payment of €4,000 will be made to those companies that will still be eligible for the second quarter of 2021.


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Search engine mega-company Google may be releasing a smartwatch soon as it recently received a patent for a”smart-watch including flip up display.” However, if Google’s concept drawings look familiar, catch an episode of toddler favorite Special Agent Oso on the Disney Channel. Apparently, the Google engineering team has been seeking inspiration from the Imagineers at Disney.
On October 2, 2012, Google was granted USPTO patent number 8,279,716 that covers a smartwatch including “a wristband, a base, a flip up portion, and a camera.” The nonspecific components listed include a housing, a processor, a wireless transceiver, and a tactile user interface. Interestingly, the application also claims that the glass flip-up component of the smartwatch will provide an augmented reality display. This is a technology that we have not, as of yet, seen implemented into the feature set of a smartwatch. However, such novel technology has appeared in another recently released smart device … Google Glass.
The Google smartwatch will enable users to take pictures and shoot video while overlaying realtime data on the transparent flip-up screen. Such data will provide the user with gps-based information such as location, heading, speed, and directions. In addition, camera scanned products will overlay the screen with information such as prices, availability, and special offers. The type of information that can be displayed on an augmented reality screen is virtually boundless, and developers and marketers are likely chomping at the bit having received another avenue with which to bombard users with instant information … and ads.
Google Glass augmented reality smart glasses provide exactly the same type of data stream to its wearers as the smartwatch. Google presently has your eyes covered, now it is making a run at your wrists in an attempt to keep you completely connected, all of the time. In addition, in the hierarchy and layering of data perceived by users, Google appears to be striving for the top ranked spot by placing its augmented reality technology between the user and traditional sources of data such as the tv and the computer. Now, if Google can figure out how to conquer your aural pathways with augmented audio, they will have the data consuming public wrapped up nicely in a Google cocoon for the senses.
The smartwatch market has been slowly drawing the interest of many large players in the gadget industry, including Apple, Samsung, Nike, Motorola, Casio, and many others. There also has been a flurry of startup companies bringing smartwatches to market, the most famous of which is Kickstarter darling Pebble. Pebble set a crowd-sourced fundraising record bringing in more than $2.6 million in it’s first three days online … before it even had a product. Obviously, consumer demand is there and has been recognized. Now, it is up to manufacturers to get something inoovative and sexy onto the unadorned wrists of the tech-frenzied public. It is looking to be an exciting year for smart watches.


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Microsoft launches Surface enterprise assault with cautious approach
By Gabey Goh October 2, 2013
- Six authorised resellers announced for Surface device family in Malaysia
- Microsoft embarking on measured, cautious approach to commercial expansion
JUST over three months after the official Malaysian entry of Microsoft’s Surface line of devices in June, the company has launched its commercial expansion phase with six new authorised resellers.
Part of what the technology giant described as a “measured and phased” approach to supporting the growth of its Surface business in the country, the announcement of the newly designated group of authorised device reseller follows the addition of Malaysia to the list of 29 markets now that have opened up commercial channels.
At the official announcement on Tuesday (Oct 1), Azizah Ali (pic), Microsoft Malaysia’s director of Small and Medium Solutions and Partners, said the new partners are already able to conduct transactions, while Microsoft would work closely with them to help scale their sales and marketing capabilities in the coming months.
The six authorised resellers are: Alphamatic Systems Sdn Bhd; CTC Global Sdn Bhd; Felda Prodata Systems Sdn Bhd; Jardine OneSolution Sdn Bhd; Night Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd and Sistem RKK Sdn Bhd.
They will offer Microsoft’s extended warranty and accidental damage; as well as a variety of value-added services to the Surface family such as asset tagging, custom imaging, kitting onsite service and support, device recycling and data protection.
“The addition of these authorised resellers greatly expands the reach of the Microsoft devices and services strategy, extending [our] family of devices enabled by cloud services to more organisations,” said Azizah.
“This is very much in line with what we’ve been striving to do since the launch of Surface, to provide avenues for businesses to harness the power of Surface.
"Today, Malaysian businesses will have more commercial options in terms of purchasing Surface, allowing them to concentrate on what matters most -- building their business,” she added.
A cautious front for Surface
The expansion of commercial channels in Malaysia for Surface products follows the recent launch of Microsoft’s next generation offering, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, on Sept 23.
This came after the company took a US$900-million write-down on its new devices, admitting that it had overestimated demand, and made Surface RT inventory adjustments. Initial reports from analysts and technology media since the launch have been relatively positive, with Forbes contributor Dave Altavilla calling it a “competitive offering.”
Most notably, Delta Airlines announced plans to equip its 11,000 pilots with the Surface 2 tablets running Windows RT 8.1, despite reports that the pilots themselves were against the shift away from using iPads.
Responding to queries from Digital News Asia (DNA), Clement Teo (pic), Asia Pacific senior analyst at Forrester, noted that the new devices provide an option for enterprises and SMEs (small and medium enterprises) to “ditch their Ultrabooks/ MacBook Airs and use a Microsoft-enable device.”
“The key challenge for Microsoft is in getting past the iPads/ Android tablets/ Ultrabooks/ Macbook Air brigade, which is a sizable figure compared to the Surface,” he said.
However Teo said that on the positive side, the new Surface devices offer better performance, battery life, kickstand and displays; while its range of new accessories — such as the dock, battery and backlit keyboard covers, and more — is proof of an expanding hardware ecosystem which could be enticing to users.
“In addition, the Surface Remix, a musical controller that magnetically clicks in like the TouchCover, is a very creative and novel addition to the possibilities of mobile devices,” he added.
When asked for his thoughts on adoption rates, Teo said that the research firm does not expect the uptake to be huge in terms of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend, where individual consumers bring their personal devices to their workplace.
“However, should there be a corporate purchasing programme or policy in place for Surface, that could change the adoption rates for Microsoft in Malaysia,” he said.
When asked what would be the value proposition to prospective corporate clients for adopting the first-generation tablets if they knew that newer hardware would soon be making its way to local shelves, Azizah claimed that the decision to expand Microsoft's commercial channels stemmed from market feedback and expressions of interest.
“We have received many queries by companies interested in procuring Surface tablets for their workforce. In quite a few cases, companies could not afford to wait for the latest, and we wanted to better support these customers after [their] purchase,” she said.
Forrester’s Teo noted that businesses would probably opt to get the upgraded versions if they hadn't bought the first version, but said it would still depend on their overall computing strategy and whom the Surface will go to, whether C-level executives or field staff.
Azizah said that the establishment of these commercial channels was not solely for the current Surface models, but rather an investment into building up an ecosystem of channels and partners geared toward supporting and servicing the needs of enterprises in the months and years to come.
“This is the first time Microsoft is going into the devices business; we’re already in the hardware business with our accessories and XBox [game console], but we’re now going the mainstream in terms of devices. We are taking a phased, cautious and thoughtful approach with the commercial extension of our business,” she said.
Increasing Surface exposure
Azizah said Microsoft would observe initial demand and uptake before expanding beyond these six partners, but added that the company is confident about market demand.
She declined to share specific figures or data points to illustrate this interest or the state of consumer-side adoption of Surface products, but said that with the Surface family of devices, the company is going back to the fundamentals of the Windows proposition.
“The key value proposition lies in security, which is a top priority for many organisations. How do I empower my users without sacrificing organisational security? With the Surface, organisations no longer need to sacrifice anything. You get the ease of use and user experience with the emphasis on data protection and enterprise corporate security. That’s the balance in what we’re offering,” she said.
When asked what bundled offerings Microsoft has in store for interested organisations, Azizah said that there was no special promotion or bundling of hardware and software solutions, pointing to existing offers the company already has with Office 365 (its cloud-based productivity suite) and Azure (its platform as a service offering) among others.
However, she added that Microsoft's partners would be working closely with coporate clients to support deployment and to cater to their needs.
Findings from Forrester also appear to back up claims of rising market demand, with the research firm’s Foresights Workforce Employee Survey Q4 2012 noting that the trend of users switching to Windows 8 tablets from their current non-Microsoft tablets in their next purchase has risen from a negligible 0% to 20%.
However, Microsoft’s biggest value proposition is not so much its hardware portfolio, but rather the suite of software and cloud-based services that it can offer to enterprises.
Forrester's Teo noted that Microsoft’s real strength is the breadth and capacity of the online ecosystem for consumers and enterprises that it has built with the Microsoft account, SkyDrive, Office 365, and Azure.
“This online platform is the foundation for serving the growing ‘digital self’ that online individuals are building,” he said.
Teo also said that the success of Microsoft’s hardware should also be measured within the context of the uptake of Windows 8.1, the update to Windows 8, and especially the downloads and sales of apps via the Windows Store.
“We would probably have to wait till the third quarter of 2014 to see results in Surface adoption as the market absorbs the significant improvements in Windows 8.1,” he added.


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China’s Huawei Tech seeks access to India’s ‘Trusted Telecom Portal’ and e-commerce firms in India face sharper scrutiny. Top headlines this morning.
Govt plans stiff compliance, flash sale ban in draft norms for e-commerce firms
The Centre is planning guidelines for e-commerce companies, including appointment of a chief compliance officer, giving preference to the sale of locally produced goods, mandatory registration of e-tailers with Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), in an attempt to tighten the regulatory regime and make these companies more accountable.
The amendments have been proposed under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 ‘to protect the interests of consumers and encourage free and fair competition in the market’, the consumer affairs ministry said on Monday. Read more.
Airtel announces partnership with Tata group for 5G network solutions
Bharti Airtel on Monday announced a strategic partnership with the steel-to-software conglomerate Tata group for 5G network solutions.
It will be based on open radio access network (ORAN) technology, the plan is to roll out the solution initially for India and subsequently for exports. The plan is seen as an ambitious move than Airtel’s original plan of collaborating with hardware and software players to build a 5G network at the lowest price. Read more
RBI likely to not raise funds through bonds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will use the existing 10-year bond to raise at least Rs 14,000 crore from the markets on Friday, taking the outstanding of the paper to more than Rs 1.33 trillion, possibly the highest ever amount raised against a security.
This move gives credence to the theory that the central bank may not want to issue a fresh set of 10-year paper in a hurry and would rather continue with the existing security. Read more
China’s Huawei Technologies seeks access to 'trusted' source portal
China’s Huawei Technologies has sought permission for access to the government’s ‘Trusted Telecom Portal’ which went live on June 15 so that it can share details about the telecom products which telecom service providers have agreed to buy from it.
The move is significant as the new National Security Directive on the telecom sector does not in any way prohibit them from participating in the process of selling telecom equipment of any kind to private telcos. Read more
Union Cabinet may soon approve Rs 6,322-crore steel PLI scheme
The Union Cabinet is likely to approve soon a Rs 6,322-crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of speciality steel and attract more investments, government officials said.
The scheme will offer an incentive of 4-15 per cent to eligible companies on incremental production, conditional on minimum investment for speciality steel manufactured in India and covered under the PLI scheme. Read more


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ObEN Inc., a Pasadena, California-based artificial intelligence (AI) company that is building a decentralized AI platform for intelligent avatars, raised $10m in funding.
K11 made the investment which brings total funding to date to more than $23.7m.
The company will use the funds for product development, deployment on the blockchain, and integration of technology in retail, real estate and hospitality applications.
Founded in 2014 by Nikhil Jain, CEO, ObEN leverages AI technology which enables users to quickly create a Personal AI, an intelligent 3D avatar that is authenticated and registered on the blockchain.
ObEN’s Personal AI (PAI) quickly creates a 3D avatar that looks, sounds and behaves like the user, and can do things on their behalf. Furthermore,
With a PAI concierge, customers are offered up to the moment information, retail guides and shopping tips.
The company’s Personal AI technology will be available in early 2018.
ObEN is a Tencent, Softbank Ventures Korea and HTC Vive X portfolio company.


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BURBANK, CA – In a move sure to set the internet aflame, Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced that the first crossover between the Star
The move has prompted an outcry from cape makers around the country.
The beloved actor from the Star Wars prequels will reprise his role in a DisneyPlus series consisting solely of Kenobi’s fan-favorite catchphrase.
It solved a mystery and rewrote the history of the DCEU.
Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mufasa broke our hearts. Can we handle another Mufasa?
From joint directors Ryan Coogler and Jon Favreau, Black Panther II: Simba’s Pride will release in 2021.


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Kraški Zašink Gets EU Protected Designation of Origin Label
Brussels, 25 July - A traditional dried meat product from the Karst region, Kraški zašink, has become the 13th Slovenian food product to get special origin protection in the EU, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment said on Wednesday.
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"Kodak has been damaged by the infringement" and wants cash compensation, according to the complaint. It's also seeking a court order to block further use of its technology.
Kodak, based in Rochester, New York, claims that digital cameras made by the companies are using Kodak inventions patented between 1991 and 2001 for image compression, storage, color sensors and previews. The patents are among those Kodak used against Sony in a suit that was settled in January.
Kodak, which popularized film cameras, licenses technology to camera makers, such as Olympus and Sanyo Electric Co. It gets royalties from Sony as part of the patent settlement.


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The medicated feed additives market is projected to register a CAGR of 5. 2% during the forecast period(2020-2025). The increasing incidences of zoonotic and foodborne diseases, which have high chances of being naturally transmitted from animals to humans, led to the rising usage of the key feed additives that can minimize the occurrence of such diseases in farm animals.
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Medicated feed additives improve the quality and nutritional content of the feed. These additives help in the growth and development of animals and increase feed intake. An increase in the awareness of high-quality meat, which is rich in nutrients, has resulted in an increase in the usage of medicated feed additives.
The increases in health awareness in Asia-Pacific led to a surge in the demand for plant and animal proteins. However, the recent epidemic outbreaks have made meat quality a critical issue, especially in regions, like Europe and North America. The increase in applications of animal protein in the region exerted massive pressure on livestock farmers, who are gradually shifting to various scientific methods of farming.
Although the negative effects of COVID-19 lockdown measures appear to be easing, some of the prominent constraints included customs clearances, trade permits, and phytosanitary certificates which delayed the consignments meant for trade, which reduced the availability of several medicated feed additive products to the farmers in the region. Suppressed demand from the food joints and increased transaction costs is expected to have a knock-on effect that will push the cost of the medicated feed additives production up across the world during the forecast period.
Key Market Trends
Ban on Antibiotics Leading to Growth in Other Segments
The usage of antibiotics in the food system is causing increasing concerns among the regulatory bodies in many countries. As early as 2006, the European Union banned the usage of antibiotics in animal feed. Since 2017, the United States Food & Drug Administration banned the use of antibiotics as animal feed supplements. With many countries and regions expected to follow suit, the focus has shifted to other additives that can help reduce the usage of antibiotics for livestock farming.
Recently, in 2019, the Indian government banned the use of a “last hope” antibiotic on farms to try to halt the spread of some of the world’s most deadly superbugs, after a Bureau investigation revealed it was being widely used to fatten livestock. These bans are expected to increase the uptake of antibiotic alternatives, such as probiotics, organic acids, essential oils, prebiotics, immune support, epithelial support, an energy source, for improving meat quality and production. The increasingly stringent regulatory framework related to antibiotics and the increased efficacy of probiotics as a substitute is expected to be the major factors leading to the robust growth of the probiotics segment of the medicated feed additives market.
Asia-Pacific Leads the Global Market
Feed production in Asia-Pacific suffered a minor setback in 2019, on account of the spread of the African Swine Fever, especially in China and Southeast Asian countries. However, the region remains the largest geographical segment in the medicated feed additives market. In 2018, the Chinese government launched a pilot program, aiming at the elimination of antibiotics use in the livestock feed by 2020. The implementation of this policy has been creating an impact on the feed industry in the country. Upgradation of feed formulations, such as raw material composition, for meeting the needs of animals at different growth stages, and feed production management, such as the need to upgrade the feed processing technology and drive the formulation change, are the crucial factors expected to affect the feed manufacturers in the country.
Furthermore, the ban on antibiotic use as growth promoters, cost-effectiveness, and increased awareness about harmful residual effect has resulted in herbal feed additive to gain importance in sustainable livestock production. The animal husbandry sector gets benefited from several feed additives such as ascorbic acid, prebiotic, probiotic, and herbal extracts.
The medicated feed market is consolidated, with the top global and regional players occupying major market shares. The focus on quality through extensive investments in R&D was the most adopted strategy of the global leading players in the market. Major investments are directed toward product line expansions and innovations for creating new products to retain the existing customer base. The major players in the market are Cargill Inc., Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Zoetis Inc., Bluestar Adisseo Co. Ltd, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Alltech Inc., and Kemin Industries, among others. For instance, in 2019, Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health launched VANNIX C4, a novel phytogenic feed additive, that joins the comprehensive lineup of poultry gut health solutions which expanded their portfolio in the medicated feed additives segment.
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- Amazon unveiled virtual reality (VR) kiosks in shopping malls in India to promote its Prime Day sale event that begins on July 16, VentureBeat reported.
- The VR experience uses an Oculus Rift with full head tracking to take viewers on a hot air balloon ride and through a simulated city full of Prime Day products. Shoppers can walk through rooms, including kitchen and bath, fashion, Prime video and more, each with a theme and sense of physical space.
- The Oculus Touch controllers let viewers handle products in 3D from all angles and see product details in pop-up windows. For example, clothing can be placed on holographic people to examine fit, and users can look inside refrigerators and handle toys and other products.
Amazon is embracing several inventive out-of-home (OOH) marketing tactics to promote this year’s Prime Day shopping event and highlight its tech focus outside of the traditional e-commerce business. The VR promotion could also help Amazon drive sales for its big sale event, as research shows that VR leads to high emotional engagement with users. In-game VR ads support same-day recall for 70% of viewers in formats like pre-roll video and 3D branded objects, according to a YuMe study. Using a VR experience inside a mall could heighten brand awareness, since consumers get the chance to engage when they are in a shopping mindset.
In addition to the VR experience, Amazon has been delivering giant, 25-foot “smile boxes” to cities worldwide, which will reveal pop-up events that showcase the company’s membership offerings. Pop-ups could include concerts, video gaming tournaments, fashion or literary events. The e-commerce giant will live stream the “unboxing” on a microsite and its mobile app. Amazon is giving consumers the chance to win an Alexa-enabled Lexus and smart home package by asking the voice assistant questions, watching Alexa-related videos and using the Amazon app.
Amazon is extending its Prime Day shopping event to 36 hours this year, from 30 hour last year and 24 hours in years past. Prime Day is also expected to generate $3.4 billion globally, a 40% increase from last year’s sales estimate, according to Retail Dive, citing Coresight Research data.
While consumers and marketers are demonstrating interest in VR, widespread adoption of the technology is still small, but it’s growing, with the headset market projected to hit 13.7 million units shipped in 2017 and 81.2 million by 2021, a 56.1% growth rate, according to International Data Corporation data cited in a 2017 Forbes report. Amazon has been working to position itself for that growth. In November, the company launched Sumerian, a web application to help people develop 3D experiences on a variety of platforms, including Oculus Rift, iPhone and HTC Vine.